Hyperbaric Technician

Riverside Regional Medical Center; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hyperbaric Technician role at Riverside Health in Newport News, Virginia involves delivering hyperbaric medicine, following physician-approved protocols, and maintaining patient records. You will monitor and care for patients across age ranges and support chamber operations under supervision.

This position requires CPR/BLS certification, Virginia credentials, and HBO-related training; successful candidates participate in ongoing education and quality initiatives to ensure safety and

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Experience as RRT, LPN, RN, Military Corpsman, EMT/Paramedic, or CHT required.
• Attend HBO course within 6 months of employment required.
• CPR/BLS certification from AHA/ARC required.
• Virginia professional certification required.
• CHT or CHS within 1-1/2 years required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for HBO treatment per current safety and clinical protocols.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient records/charts related to treatment documentation.
• Reinforce education as it relates to HBO therapy.
• Perform hyperbaric chamber operations as required.
• Carry out duties as directed by supervisor/medical director.
• Participate in quality improvement program.
• Maintain competencies, continuing education and certifications as appropriate.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Safety protocols

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range $23.90 - $31.10/Hourly

Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

The Hyperbaric Technician is responsible for providing hyperbaric medicine treatments to the patients seen by this service in accordance with accepted protocols, clinical standards, and prescribed by a qualified physician. Responsibilities include patient care, quality control of equipment, invasive and noninvasive monitoring, wound dressings, accurate and timely record keeping, and the safe performance of hyperbaric treatments. The Hyperbaric Technician is responsible for care of patients varying in age from infants to geriatric patients. The Hyperbaric Technician must be willing to perform other duties as required. This position requires good verbal communication and administrative skills. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining necessary departmental/hospital documentation, as well as patient charting utilizing basic computer skills. There will be extensive requirements for interacting with patients, family members and clinical personnel in a professional manner. The Hyperbaric Technician should be able to exercise initiative and sound independent judgment when caring for patients within the department. He/she will on occasion be required to work in an emotionally charged environment with possible life and death ramifications, demanding high levels of concentration.

What you will do

• Prepare patient for HBO treatment using the current safety and clinical protocols provided
• Maintain complete and accurate patient records/charts as they pertain to treatment documentation
• Reinforce education as it relates to HBO therapy
• Perform hyperbaric chamber operations as required
• Perform duties and procedures as directed by supervisor/medical director
• Participate in quality improvement program
• Maintain competencies, continuing education and certifications as appropriate

Qualifications

• Education Associates Degree, Nursing or Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)
• Bachelors Degree, Nursing or Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)
• Experience Previous experience as RRT, LPN, RN, Military Corpsman, EMT/Paramedic, or CHT (Required)
• Attend HBO course within 6 months of employment (Required)
• Licenses and Certifications CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)
• ACLS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Preferred)
• Professional certification in Virginia (Required)
• CHT or CHS within 1-1/2 Yrs (Required)

About Riverside Health

By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.